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the '' thumbs down'' was not a thumbs down, but a thumbs turned (to the side) which indicuted that the vicyorious yladiator would cut the throat of the lbsing giadiatol.

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What is the guy who sits in the throne in gladiator fights?

the man who sits in the throne is the emperor


Why did they always have gladiator fights IN ancient Rome?

They did not "always" have gladiator fights in ancient Rome. The gladiator bouts were reserved for special occasions or celebrations. They were a part of ancient Roman culture which, according to some sources, affirmed Rome's conquest of man and beast.


What was the purpose of gladiator fights?

Gladiator fights were basically to entertain. Politicians set up gladiator fights to win the favor of the crowds.


Did the gladiator fights at the Coliseum take place daily?

No, gladiator fights did not take place daily at Rome. A gladiator show was an extremely expensive undertaking so the cost would be a burden to even the richest of men. By the time of the empire only the emperor or a member of his family could put on a gladiatorial show. In the provinces they were more frequent, but not daily.


Who invented the first gladiator fight Romans or etruscans?

Neither. It is believed that the gladiator fights originated with the Oscan people of the area in Italy called Campania.Neither. It is believed that the gladiator fights originated with the Oscan people of the area in Italy called Campania.Neither. It is believed that the gladiator fights originated with the Oscan people of the area in Italy called Campania.Neither. It is believed that the gladiator fights originated with the Oscan people of the area in Italy called Campania.Neither. It is believed that the gladiator fights originated with the Oscan people of the area in Italy called Campania.Neither. It is believed that the gladiator fights originated with the Oscan people of the area in Italy called Campania.Neither. It is believed that the gladiator fights originated with the Oscan people of the area in Italy called Campania.Neither. It is believed that the gladiator fights originated with the Oscan people of the area in Italy called Campania.Neither. It is believed that the gladiator fights originated with the Oscan people of the area in Italy called Campania.

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What is the guy who sits in the throne in gladiator fights?

the man who sits in the throne is the emperor


Why did they always have gladiator fights IN ancient Rome?

They did not "always" have gladiator fights in ancient Rome. The gladiator bouts were reserved for special occasions or celebrations. They were a part of ancient Roman culture which, according to some sources, affirmed Rome's conquest of man and beast.


What was the purpose of gladiator fights?

Gladiator fights were basically to entertain. Politicians set up gladiator fights to win the favor of the crowds.


What was the site of gladiator fights?

The site of gladiator fights was the Roman Colosseum


Why did the Romans have gladiator fights?

They had gladiator fights for personal entertainment and enjoyment


Did the gladiator fights at the Coliseum take place daily?

No, gladiator fights did not take place daily at Rome. A gladiator show was an extremely expensive undertaking so the cost would be a burden to even the richest of men. By the time of the empire only the emperor or a member of his family could put on a gladiatorial show. In the provinces they were more frequent, but not daily.


Where were gladiater fights held?

The gladiator fights were held in an amphitheater.


Who invented the first gladiator fight Romans or etruscans?

Neither. It is believed that the gladiator fights originated with the Oscan people of the area in Italy called Campania.Neither. It is believed that the gladiator fights originated with the Oscan people of the area in Italy called Campania.Neither. It is believed that the gladiator fights originated with the Oscan people of the area in Italy called Campania.Neither. It is believed that the gladiator fights originated with the Oscan people of the area in Italy called Campania.Neither. It is believed that the gladiator fights originated with the Oscan people of the area in Italy called Campania.Neither. It is believed that the gladiator fights originated with the Oscan people of the area in Italy called Campania.Neither. It is believed that the gladiator fights originated with the Oscan people of the area in Italy called Campania.Neither. It is believed that the gladiator fights originated with the Oscan people of the area in Italy called Campania.Neither. It is believed that the gladiator fights originated with the Oscan people of the area in Italy called Campania.


Did gladiator fights have an audience?

Yes


Who stopped the gladiator fights in 404 AD?

Theodosius the Great banned pagan festivals in 393. Emperor Honorius banned gladiatorial fights in 399 and 404. Valentinian III repeated the ban in 438. However, the fights still occurred in the 6th century.


What took place at the cloiseum?

Gladiator fights


How did the Roman Empire have gladiator fights?

For entertainment.